Lead Pre-K Guide: Design Joyful Learning in Austin

Alpha School; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full health benefits

Job summary

Alpha School in Austin, TX is seeking a full-time Pre-K guide to lead a classroom on-site. You will design experiences that foster early literacy, numeracy, and social development, while ensuring emotional safety and curiosity. The role emphasizes observation-based progress and family collaboration.

You will implement play‑based, developmental activities using assessment tools to tailor learning. Relocation assistance is available for outstanding educators joining our Austin team.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher or US teaching license/certification.
• At least 2 years experience with children ages 3-5 in a structured, play-based setting.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Experience documenting developmental milestones using a structured framework or assessment tool.

Responsibilities

• Design joyful, sensory-rich learning experiences that build early literacy and numeracy.
• Create a classroom where every child feels emotionally safe and excited to come to school.
• Observe development in real time and document progress to personalize learning.
• Adjust activities to each child's interests and developmental needs for measurable progress.
• Partner with families to share growth and celebrate milestones.
• Utilize AI tools for documentation, family communication, and planning to maximize time with children.

Skills

Experience with play-based classrooms

Observation & assessment

Familiar with AI tools in education

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Teaching license or certification (US)

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

ASQ

HighScope COR

Job description

Alpha School in Austin, TX is seeking a full-time Pre-K guide to lead a classroom on-site. You will design experiences that foster early literacy, numeracy, and social development, while ensuring emotional safety and curiosity. The role emphasizes observation-based progress and family collaboration.

You will implement play‑based, developmental activities using assessment tools to tailor learning. Relocation assistance is available for outstanding educators joining our Austin team.